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If you want to do something special in the city, NYC Parks can match you with the right volunteer opportunity for you! Fulfill a service day by spending time outdoors and making new friends. From a neighborhood park to New York City's wildest natural areas, we work with hundreds of park partner groups across the city to find meaningful opportunities to give back to your park.
Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Check out our Let's Green NYC page! We'll match you with a volunteer group that you'll love, and find the group that's right for you!
Volunteer Events
Saturday, May 23, 2026
It's My Park at Seabury Playground
at Seabury Park (in Seabury Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Synergi Healing; Mind; Body; Spirit to maintain the garden and general cleanup at Seabury Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Tompkins Square Park
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park for weeding, raking, planting, and a general cleanup of our Pollinator Pocket gardens in Tompkins Square Park.
Free!
Just Bee Day with FMCP Stewardship
at Soccer Field 8 (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Begin your weekend with a grounding blend of mindfulness and environmental awareness at the Garden of Meditation in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Start with a guided meditation focused on deep listening...tuning into birds and the bzzz of pollinators, while reflecting on the the sometimes inevitable noise pollution from city soundscapes. Afterward, join us for gardening as we care for this shared colorful space. You’ll also have the option to build your own bee house, supporting important habitats and urban biodiversity.
We will be meeting by Garden of Meditation
Free!
It's My Park at Inwood Hill Park
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Shorakapok Earth Keepers for a general cleanup at Inwood Hill Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Sitting Area
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friends of Triboro G invites volunteers to tend to ground beds and standing planters every week.
Free!
Sunday, May 24, 2026
It's My Park at Cottages Hill New Brighton Park
at Skyline Playground Garden (in Cottages Hill New Brighton Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to help maintain the community garden at Cottages Hill New Brighton Park and do a general clean-up around the park.
Free!
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
FMCP Stewardship's Pollinator Party
at World's Fair Boathouse (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
What's a pollinator party without a proper planting playlist? Let’s dive into garden action with some upbeat tunes, plant pollinator-friendly flowers, refresh garden beds, and help create spaces where pollinators dance around the city. At our Seed Workshop, you’ll learn how to collect, save, and plant seeds that support these tiny dancers.
We will be meeting by Meadow Lake Boathouse
Free!
Kids
It's My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to beautify at Msgr. McGolrick Park.
Free!
Monday, May 25, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Stewardship Morning at the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stewardship Foodway Concrete Plant Park
Free!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Crotona Park Work Together Wednesday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help the Crotona Park Gardeners to remove weeds, litter and trash from the park entrance gardens and planted areas.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!
Friday, May 29, 2026
Forest Friday
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join VCPA volunteers for invasive species removal and native plant restoration in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Kissena Park Forest Restoration
at Kissena Park, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
5/29 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this spring!
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
It's My Park at Sutton Parks
at Sutton Place Park, Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Sutton Place Parks Conservancy, Inc. for spring plantings at Sutton Parks.
Free!
CANCELLED: It's My Park at Samuel Seabury Playground
at Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hellgate Hill-Highgate Community Association for spring planting at Samuel Seabury Playground.
Free!
Eibs Pond Park Forest Restoration
at Eibs Pond Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
It's My Park at J. Hood Wright Park
at J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of J Hood Wright Park for a general cleanup and Spring planting throughout J. Hood Wright Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Udall's Cove Park Preserve Forest Restoration
at Richmond Road and Douglas Road (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake, remove trash from our large park zones and help to keep Crotona Park looking great!
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
It's My Park at Mapes Park
at Mapes Ballfield (in Mapes Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general cleanup at Mapes Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer at Owl's Head Park! Volunteers will be working on cleaning the gardens on the Overlook at the top of the hill and spreading mulch around trees.
Free!
It's My Park at Peter Detmold Park
at Peter Detmold Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Turtle Bay Association's It's My Park SPRING PLANTING DAY at Peter Detmold Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Riverside Oval
at Riverside Oval Greenstreet, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Riverside Oval Association for a general spring cleanup and spring planting Riverside Oval, located at 779 Riverside Dr.
Free!
It's My Park at Seabury Playground
at Seabury Park (in Seabury Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Synergi Healing; Mind; Body; Spirit to plant and maintain the garden and a general cleanup at Seabury Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square
at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association for spring planting at Stuyvesant Square.
Free!
It's My Park at W 132nd Street Trees
at West 132nd Street Community Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with West 132nd Street Community Garden to plant some beautiful pollinator plants and paint tree guards.
Free!
It's My Park at White Playground
at White Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with 106th Street Oldtimer's, Inc. to beautify White Playground.
Free!
Paerdegat Basin Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
at Paerdegat Basin Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Paerdegat Basin Park
Free!
It's My Park at Riverside Drive Street Trees
at Ilka Tanya Payan Plaza, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Audubon Park Tree Bed Project for spring planting at the Riverside Drive street trees.
Free!
It's My Park at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Malls
at Adam Clayton Powell Malls - 135th Street (in Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Malls), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Volunteer with West 137th Street Block Association for Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to remove litter and plant.
Free!
It's My Park at Inwood Hill Park
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Shorakapok Earth Keepers for a general cleanup at Inwood Hill Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Sitting Area
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friends of Triboro G invites volunteers to tend to ground beds and standing planters every week.
Free!
Turtle Count Community Science Program
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Marine Park Alliance to learn how you can use binoculars to help out with NYCDEC’s volunteer diamondback terrapin headcount surveys.
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Forest Stewardship with Friends of Inwood Hill Park
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join FIHP as we work to protect the forested areas of Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work while learning about the importance of ecosystem health.
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers! Volunteers will be working on cleaning the gardens on the Overlook at the top of the hill and spreading mulch around trees.
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
It's My Park at Alice Kornegay Triangle
at Alice Kornegay Triangle, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Art in the Park to plant some beautiful pollinator plants to create a new "welcome garden" by the entrance of at Alice Kornegay Triangle.
Free!
It's My Park at Malcolm X Blvd Plaza
at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of West 110th and Malcolm to plant some colorful, vibrant flowers and beautify the raised garden beds at Malcolm X Blvd Plaza.
Free!
It's My Park at Asser Levy Park
at Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park for a planting project near the playground.
Free!
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